Melvin Dunkelberger

DUNKELBERGER, MELVIN NILE Rockford, MI Melvin Nile Dunkelberger, of Rockford, passed away October 29, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Melvin was born September 8, 1950 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Ernest N. and Melva A. (Tobias-Lodgsen) Dunkelberger. Melvin served in the U. S. Army from 1967 to 1973 and was a Veteran of Foreign Wars, spending time overseas in Korea and Okinawa. After the army, he enjoyed working as a real estate agent; however, most of his life his occupation was a master mechanic, even owning his own business at one time. Melvin later changed careers and worked as a Facility/IT manager until he was no longer able to do so due to his illness. Melvin is survived by his wife of 29 years: Margit (Anwander) Dunkelberger; married June 3, 1983 in Weinheim, Germany; children: Bob Dunkelberger (42), Joann (Dunkelberger) Nelson (41), and Lisa Dunkelberger (19); 6 grandchildren, 4 brothers, 4 sisters and 15 nieces and nephews. Melvin was a great husband, father, brother, and friend. Though he enjoyed everything life had to offer, Melvin loved and cherished his family most of all. His love, compassion and witty sense of humor - a sense of humor that prevailed even through his pain and suffering- will be forever missed. Melvin loved the outdoors and the serenity of nature. If anyone ever needed anything Melvin was the first to give a lending hand. With his analytical mind he could fix just about anything. He will be deeply missed by all that were blessed to know him. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Maranatha Baptist Church located at 12786 Algoma Ave, Cedar Springs, MI. Melvin's family will be at the church at 12:15pm to greet family and friends with the service immediately following at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Patient Assistance Fund at Faith Hospice: faithhospicecare.org/give/ Faith Hospice-Patient Assistance Fund, 2100 Raybrook St. SE Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI. 49546 or Contact Sarah DeYoung at 616-235-5462. There will also be a donation basket available at the church.